The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1911 Page: 2 of 13
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Mti. A. M. Dunnington, EJiioi. Phone 107
The churches and various or-
ganizations of the town have re-
ceived parcels of Red Cross seals
from Mrs. 0. B. Colquitt, State
chairman of the Child’s Tuber-
help celebrate that festive day. evening waned the guests de-
Returning from a visit by phone parted, declaring that nothing
call to luncheon, the smiling, could be more delightful than an
glad-eyed honoree’s wonder and evening spent with this charm-
surprise can better be imagined ing little hostess.
than described, as with childish -----------
delight she viewed the scene.and i
the meaning of it all dawned up- [
on her. As the clock announced
MATINEE MUSICAL CLUB.
( CONTRIBUTED.)
The Matinee Musical Club met
with Mrs. T. J. Beesley Satur-
day, Dec. 2. All club members
were present and a very success-
the hour of 1, all repaired to the
dining room with a relish and
were seated at a beautifully ap-
culosis Sanitarium, which insti- ^aM^and^silver. from which a jfullmeetin*( wa8
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and merchants, bankers, farmers pjace cards held the guests
and individuals, have responded name8. The room was artistical-
to the call with their liberal pat- j jy deC0rated with autumn leaves,
ronage. The little red cross with in the center 0f tabie was a
its message of helpfulness and mounted cut glass vase holding
good cheer, already adorns vari-j a ionK stemmed rose and foliage,
ous merchandise and is notice-, while its base reflected vari-col-
able on letters and packages sent ored jtaves in alj the grace and
out to the four corners of the beauty of the autumn tints. Af-
globe. Others hold batches in - ^er. djnner names and puzzle con-
reserve, in anticipation of the; tests featured the amusements
Christmas and New Year holi- j at the conclU8ion of which Misses
days* Florence Louise Dunnington and
- Cornelia Wallace were awarded
A pleasant SURPRISE. the respective prizes, a dainty
At the attractive home of Mr. 8et beauty pins, and an em-
and Mrs. J. E. Cooke, a delight- broidered handkerchief. As the
ful surprise was tendered their
beautiful little daughter. Agnes,
Thanksgiving in the nature of a
perfectly appointed Thanksgiv-
ing dinner. A charming group
of her young friends had been
bidden—all unknown to her—-to
save:
•30 TO $40
T.n Thsu.and dlr.«t
from Factory. S.nd l.r
Fn« Catalag.
SIMPSON SEWING
MACHINE CO.
P. O. nox434 Ai*tli,T«i*i
ing Red Cross Christmas seals,
to be sold by the club. To this
good cause the Musical Club re-
sponded in its usual helpful way
and quite a number of the Christ-
mas seals have already been sold
by the club and money secured.
The lesson for this meeting was
the study of Beethoven, which
was ably directed and studied.
After the lesson, a most inter-
esting musical romance was given
the guests, in the correct read-
ing of which Mrs. A. P. Perry
was awarded the prize, a beauti-
ful fern basket in brass.
Mrs. Beesley served a most
dainty and delicious salad course
with coffee.
Club Press Reporter.
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HILL & COMPANY’S
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Christmas Cheer And Charity
Santa Claus' Proclamation
Diirimr the month nr rw. mil, every p'.cc® mall must carry a
RkI Cross Christmas Seal nn the bark ol the unvcWipe. liverv bill,
statement, receipt and check must curry a seal on it's face. R.ed Cross
Christmas Seals can be 'purchased for one cent each from every live,
progressive, charitably inclined ret.il merchant in Texas. The inonev
received from the aale of Seals will he u-ed to establish a hospital
home for children crippled hv tuberculosis of the bones, and for other
Anti-Tuberculosis work. Help us in the fight against the Great White
Plague.
Christmas Seal Campaign Committee
State Capitol Bldg., Austin. Texas.
TEXAS ANTI TIT13ERC ULOSIS ASS’N.,
State Ageots .
?daii orders accompanied by check or money order promptly filled.
Mrs. Whitehurst General Chairman of Rockdale.
Mrs. W. H «,sither Chuirman for “Ye Merry Wives'*
Mrs. Mary Vancle etter.....Chairman for MethoUi«t Church
Mrs. James Hill Chairman for “Scrap Book ('lute*
Mrs. ( has. Karon ..Chairman Guild of Episcopal Church
Mrs. A. c. fss.tr* .. Chairman for the Christian Church
Mrs. Leo Streaky < hairnian for the Cutholic Churcii
Mrs. C. K. Stribiimr < haii-man for PreshyterianChurch
Mrs. R. H. Ames............ .. chairman for U. I>.
Miss A ice Graves........ . Chairman for Music (flub
Miss Pansy Cnffleld .Chairman for “The Owls”
Miss Gus-ic R<Chai’man f' r The Woman’s ( iub
I-or the sale of the Red Cross Christmas Seals.
Intelligence was received here
Sunday, and later confirmed, of
the death of Dr. M. R. Starke,
which occurred at Taylor Sun-
day morning at 7 o'clock. His
passing will be regretted by the
entire community, where he was
much admired and appreciated1
as a trustworthy and valuable
citizen. His happy, genial dis-
position making for him friends
of all who came in the presence
of his gifted personality. Dr.
Starke had been in ill health for
several years, but after a brief
change would return to the pro
fession to which he was wedded.
For the past year, however, he
had abandoned all thought of
business, retiring to his home at
Comfort, and at intervals spend-
ing most of his time with a son j
in Taylor. Many remarked his j
changed, robust condition, and j
were fearful of a sudden ending!
on his last visit here during the1
Farmers Union Fair. His body
was shipped to Bastrop for in-
terment. A good and useful man
has gone and the hearts of hun-
dreds go out in fervent sympa-
thy to his good wife and an only
son, Eugene.
Tuesday afternoon the local
Woodmen Circle held an interest- j
ing social meeting at Woodman
I Hall, which in spite of the dis-
j mal weather, all was merry and
jeozy within, the gloom and elm!
having been dispelled by a glow-
ing fire which had been thought-
fully prepared by the kind heart-
ed Woodmen.
The magic name of woodcraft
was royally honored in the dec-
orations. To the center of hall
was placed the Woodman stump,
ornamented with scarf of purple
j from which glistened the lodge’s
I letters embossed in gold - upon
I this rested a bowl of violets and
their foliage. Chairs placed cir-
cular fashion completed the rep-
resentative setting. Within this
circle an enlightening program,
interspersed with humor, was
rendered. As a prelude Mrs.
Eth Arledge sprung the nose
contest-turning, a mysterious
sheet holding a real nose appear- with old friends and relatives.
Covers were laid for nineteen in
the spacious dining room.
Messrs. Hubert Coffield, Dick
Perry and Henry Lockwood spent
Thanksgiving in Austin.
Manager Charles Bacon of the
telephone exchange made a busi-
ness trip to Thorndale Saturday.
Dr. and Mrs. Jim Stuart and
son of Katy, were Thanksgiving
guests of Mrs. Arnette and
friends.
Col. Tom Hillier has returned
from Franklin and Waco, where
he attended in Waco the Grand
Lodge of the Masonic order.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gaither
went to Eddy Sunday to be in
attendance upon the obsequies of
Mrs. Gaither’s brother-in-law.
ed from the sacred doorway and
held the gaze of the surprised
Circle, who were told to guess
the particular owner. Mrs. S.
A. Brinkley was declared the apt
character reader, and was award-
ed an embroidered apron.
Mrs. Tom Marrs read an origin-
al paper on Fraternalism, with
marked ability, then followed the
drawing of the lodge’s goat, dur-
ing which the candidates for
honor were blindfolded. Mrs.
Marrs was the successful artist.
The recitation by Mrs. James
Copeland, "The Lodge Room in
Heaven,” was well received and
beautifully delivered. Shelled
nuts were placed in bowls for a
nut contest—candidates were
blindfolded and required to de-
tect name of nut by their indi-
vidual tastes, the "mixup” caus-
ing many rich situations. The
afternoon pleasures closed with
the serving of delicious refresh-
ments. The lodge enjoys a sub-
stantial membership, whose
growth has markedly increased
during the passing year.
M. G. Cox of Cameron was a
visitor to the city Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo. Strelsky
took advantage of Thanksgiving
Small Diamond
RINGS
$12.50 to
$25.00 at
REGENBREChT’S
by holding a delightful reunion 127-tf
A Christmas Gift.
There is no woman but would
appreciate a 9x12 art square rug
for a Christmas gift. Now, boys,
come across and buy your wife,
mother, sister (or mother-in-law)
one. We have them at all prices,
all wool and three yards wide.
37 tf Hillier’s Racket Store.
Bring me your harness repair
work. It will be fixed promptly
same day.
W. E. Schubert.
Joe Shapard came in Wed
day from Tucson, Arizona,
spend the holidays with his
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Shapard. Joe has been on
the Great American Desert
the past year or more, and
grown to be fine, manly loo
young fellow. Though onl;
years old he is over six fe
height, and looks to be in pet
health. He says he likes
zona "pretty well,” butgtxx
Milam looks mighty good to I
For Sale.
One 3-horse Fairbanks-Mon
gasoline engine, in good shap
some piping, pump jack, etc.
will sell all or part for cash c
trade. E. E. Stevens Rockdale
P. 0 , route 3. Farm three mils
southeast of Minerva. 36-tf
Methodist Bazaar Dec. 8th.
EXCHANGE!
The
Rockdale Oil
Company is
Giving
1500
Pounds Corn
and Cotton
Fertilizer for One Ton
of Cotton Seed; or
Hoo ^
Fertilizer for One Ton
of Seed. ....
If you are intending to
fertilize next* year you
cannot, afford to miss this
ANE Ton of Cotton Seed has about 800
^ Pounds of fertilizer material with an-
alysis of 2 1-2 per cent acid phosphate, 6
per cent nitrogen and I 1-2 per cent pot-
ash. We give you for this—1500 pounds
of fertilizer with 11 per cent acid phos-
phate, 2 per cent nitrogen and 3 per cent
potash. Get your pencil out and figure
and see what this means to you.
Figuring the fertilizer value of cot-
ton seed according to table put* out
by the State Fertilizer Inspector, your
cotton seed is worth:
48 lbs. nitrogen at* 20c.....$ 9.60
20 lbs. phosphate at 6c...... 1.20
12 lbs. potash at* 6c.........72
$11.52
Your Fertilizer is worth:
165 lbs. phosphate at* 6c .. .$ 9.90
30 lbs. nitrogen at* 20c . . 6.00
45 !bs. potash at* ut
C.l V
$18.60
Or a saving of $r.08 per ton on
your cotton seed.
Besides you get. your Fertilizer in a more avail-
able form, and easier to handle and put* out
Come and See Us
Rockdale Oil Company
ROCKDALE, TEXAS
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Cooke, John Esten. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1911, newspaper, December 7, 1911; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth742862/m1/2/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.